PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7.1: Echoic Memory, Episodic Memory, Semantic Memory
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Memory: a connection of several systems that store information in different forms for differing amounts of time. Stores: retain information in memory without using it for any specific purpose. Three stores: sensory memory, short-term memory (stm), long-term memory (ltm) Control processes: shift information from one memory store to another (arrows in model) Attention: selects which information will be passed on to stm. Retrieval: brings information from ltm back into stm (happens when you become aware of existing memories) Sensory memory: memory store that accurately holds perceptual information for a very brief amount of time. Iconic memory: visual form of sensory memory (approx 0. 5-1 second: echoic memory: auditory form of sensory memory (approx. George sperling method for testing storage capacity of iconic memory. Whole report task: grid of letters flashes on screen and then the participant recites as many letters as they can.
